...Hallyu began roughly 12 years ago when the rest of Asia discovered Korean soap operas. One of the breakthrough dramas was a series 'Winter Sonata' starring Choi Ji-woo & Bae Young-Joon. After that, more Korean dramas saw their way to foreign shores and Korean films and music started to follow suit. Korean marketing people started to see a Korea-centric trend. They dubbed this flow "The Korean Wave" or Hallyu....

20.12.12

Television networks MBC and SBS have canceled the dramas and variety programs in their Wednesday-Thursday timeslot.

According to a press release by MBC, the drama ‘I Miss You‘ and variety show ‘Radio Star‘ have been canceled for this week. In their stead, ‘Select 2012 18th Presidential Election Count Broadcast‘ will air.

SBS is also following suit. Viewers of ‘The Great Seer‘ and ‘Match‘ will be watching SBS’ overview of the elections, ‘2012 The People’s Choice‘.